Husqvarna V554X Operator's Manual page 7

before you use the product. Keep
children away.
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the product and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the operating area and
under the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
• Keep an eye out and stop the product
immediately, if children enter the work area. Be
very careful near corners, bushes, trees or other
objects that prevents a clear view.
• Use extreme care when going near blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that can block
your view of a child.
• Before and while you move the product in
reverse, look behind you and look down for small
children.
• Do not let children operate the product.
• The American Academy of Paediatrics
recommends that children be a minimum of 16
years of age before operating a riding lawn
mower.
• Do not carry children, even with the blade(s)
shut off. Children could fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe product operation.
Children who have been given rides in the past
could suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by
the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
WARNING:
engine or exhaust system during or
directly after operation. The engine and
the exhaust system become very hot
during operation. Risk of burn injuries,
fire and damage to property or adjacent
areas. When you operate the product,
keep away from bushes and other
objects.
• Only operate the engine in well ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
• Only operate the product in daylight or good
artificial light.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
wires, etc. that may become caught in the blades
and be thrown out.
• Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Uneven terrain could overturn the
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Do not touch the
product, or cause operator to lose their balance
or footing.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the product. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Do not operate the product without the full grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices
in place and working.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing
gravel surfaces.
• Do not leave a running product unattended.
Always park on level ground, disengage the
attachment, set parking brake, and stop engine/
motor.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing.
• Decrease speed before turning.
• Decrease the speed before you turn around a
corner.
• Data shows that operators age 60 years and
above are involved in a large percentage of
riding mower-related injuries. These operators
must evaluate if they can safely operate the
riding mower sufficiently to protect themselves
and others from injury.
Safety instructions for operation on slopes
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution.
• Travel in the manufacturer recommended
direction on slopes. Use caution while operating
near dropoffs.
• Avoid mowing wet grass. The tires can lose
traction.
• Do not operate product under any condition
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
Tires could slide even if the wheels are stopped.
• Always keep the product in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid
making sudden changes in speed or direction.
Make turns slowly and gradually.
• If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and continue slowly straight down the slope.
• Use extra care while operating product with a
grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can
affect the stability of the product.
• To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that
you can not control the product and that it
overturns. This can cause injury or death. It is
necessary to cut the grass carefully on all slopes.
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